ChefSteps
ChefSteps is here to make you a better cook. Drawing on our years of combined culinary experience, we create hands-on online classes and original recipes that are both informative and entertaining. We don't tell you how to sharpen your knife or make macarons from scratch, we show you. Whether you're a home cook, a professional chef, or just love watching cooks work, we can help you cook smarter.
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S2017 E1: Capunti with Jason StoneburnerCapunti are a favorite pasta of our friend Jason Stoneburner, owner of ...Capunti are a favorite pasta of our friend Jason Stoneburner, owner of Stoneburner, one of Seattle’s best spots for handmade doughy treats. Incredibly versatile, these little canoes can be rustic or ... -
Perfect Nigiri at HomeHomemade nigiri will definitely make you look like a pro, but it can actually be ...Homemade nigiri will definitely make you look like a pro, but it can actually be easier to make than you (or your guests) might think—all it takes is proper technique and some practice. So we asked ... -
Sushi Rolls with Taichi KitamuraTaichi Kitamura, executive chef at one of our favorite Seattle sushi ...Taichi Kitamura, executive chef at one of our favorite Seattle sushi destinations, Sushi Kappo Tamura, walks us through the steps of making three different types of maki: futomaki, uramaki, and ... -
Secrets to Perfect Sushi RiceAnyone who’s ever had a dense grocery store tuna roll knows that sushi rice ...Anyone who’s ever had a dense grocery store tuna roll knows that sushi rice can be tricky to make. So we asked Taichi Kitamura of Sushi Kappo Tamura to walk us through the process. The key is ... -
Lorighittas with Jason StoneburnerYou don’t have to travel to Sardinia to get a taste of lorighittas. These ...You don’t have to travel to Sardinia to get a taste of lorighittas. These delicate twists on homemade Italian cuisine are well worth the hard work—you can roll them at home with just a handful of ... -
Culurgiones with Jason StoneburnerSome of the world’s best treats come in small packages, and culurgiones, the ...Some of the world’s best treats come in small packages, and culurgiones, the traditional Sardinian stuffed pasta, are no exception. They’re easy enough to make at home any night of the week yet ... -
Choosing OystersOysters are the bivalve equivalent of the little girl in Longfellow’s ...Oysters are the bivalve equivalent of the little girl in Longfellow’s poem—when they are good, they are very, very good. And when they are bad, they are horrid. But if fear of a bad one has kept ... -
Shucking OystersWe enlisted oyster expert Marco Pinchot of Taylor Shellfish Farms to walk us ...We enlisted oyster expert Marco Pinchot of Taylor Shellfish Farms to walk us through the shucking technique he teaches to guests of both the oyster beds and the high-end restaurants that stock up on ... -
Braised Pork BellyUse this versatile technique whenever you want some uber-tender, oh-so-tasty ...Use this versatile technique whenever you want some uber-tender, oh-so-tasty pork belly—a bone-sticking braise that can anchor all sorts of delicious dinners. Want a main dish to go with wok-fried ... -
Leftover Turkey PhoIt’s the day after Thanksgiving, and your tryptophan hangover is in full ...It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and your tryptophan hangover is in full force. You could go for the ceremonial leftovers sammie, crusty bread piled high with everything and slathered in gravy. But ... -
Tip & Trick: Triple-Baked Pie CrustNo one wants to labor over a from-scratch turkey pot pie or old-fashioned apple ...No one wants to labor over a from-scratch turkey pot pie or old-fashioned apple only to slice into it and discover a soggy bottom layer. To ensure you whip up perfect pies every time, Grant is sharing ... -
S2016 E40: Gluten Free Chocolate Olive Oil CakeTender and moist, this gluten-free chocolate cake from Aran Goyoaga of Cannelle ...Tender and moist, this gluten-free chocolate cake from Aran Goyoaga of Cannelle et Vanille gets its structure from whipped egg whites and its flavor from bittersweet chocolate and fruity olive oil. ... -
S2016 E39: Soup Dumplings with Andrea NguyenTender, porky filling. Rich, ginger-laced broth. Paper-thin dough pleated into ...Tender, porky filling. Rich, ginger-laced broth. Paper-thin dough pleated into pretty little purses. There may be no better one-bite dish than Shanghai-style soup dumplings, or xiao long bao, and now, ... -
S2016 E38: Gluten Free Puff PastryCrisp croissants. Decadent pain au chocolat. Towering strawberries-and-cream ...Crisp croissants. Decadent pain au chocolat. Towering strawberries-and-cream napoleons. The tempting treats that populate the shelves at your favorite French bakery are all made with one very special ... -
S2016 E37: Tips & Tricks: Pre-Toast Flour for Pro Pizza"At that trendy pizzeria where you order your favorite wood-fired pies, any ..."At that trendy pizzeria where you order your favorite wood-fired pies, any extra dusting flour toasts to perfection in a blazing-hot pizza oven. At home, however, our ovens are considerably less hot. ... -
S2016 E36: Pro Pizza at Home with Joe HeffernanPro pizza from your home oven? Yes, it’s possible, thanks Joe Heffernan, ...Pro pizza from your home oven? Yes, it’s possible, thanks Joe Heffernan, master pizzaiolo and co-owner of Independent Pizzeria in Seattle. Use his tips to dial in the process, from choosing your ... -
S2016 E35: Soy Milk with Andrea NguyenSweet, fresh, and beloved by the lactose intolerant everywhere, homemade soy ...Sweet, fresh, and beloved by the lactose intolerant everywhere, homemade soy milk is approximately five hundred times better than the store-bought stuff. And making it is simple: it takes only ... -
S2016 E34: Tips & Tricks: Super-Smooth, Scoopable Ice CreamWhen you want ice cream, you want the good stuff. No crunchy bits of freezer ...When you want ice cream, you want the good stuff. No crunchy bits of freezer burn, no crumbly texture. Nope, you want ice cream so smooth a scoop sails straight through it like George Clooney’s ... -
S2016 E31: Rhubarb Tart with Aran GoyoagaPastry chef Aran Goyoaga is known for her exquisite gluten-free recipes for ...Pastry chef Aran Goyoaga is known for her exquisite gluten-free recipes for everything from puff pastry to chocolate cake. Here, she offers up a rustic galette featuring a gluten-free mainstay: ... -
S2016 E29: Make Your Own Tofu with Andrea NguyenFor centuries, chefs and home cooks across Asia have been making magic with ...For centuries, chefs and home cooks across Asia have been making magic with tofu, but many people in the West still don’t appreciate this culinary delight. If you count yourself among them, well, ... -
S2016 E27: Eggs BenedictEvery weekend, all over this great country, brunch spots serve up eggs Benedict ...Every weekend, all over this great country, brunch spots serve up eggs Benedict by the dozens—all while wrangling byzantine bloody mary customizations and tantrum-prone toddlers and lines of hangry ...
